Meniscus Going Online 2.0

GHOST AND JOHN

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The work is highly visual. All text is captioned

Meniscus Going Online 2.0" is a re-edited version of the online path-choosing experience where fifteen artists of Meniscus recorded themselves doing parts of the multimedia work at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is an experiment on liveness on screen and how to present a work about screen trauma through the screens. The game is a dance. And dance, is endless choices.

"The path to learn about the truth is full of obstacles, or even fruitless. On the way, however, if we can honest to ourselves, we can then live fearlessly." - 聞如

The design and delivery of the online piece was exceptionally accomplished, and it is a way of encountering dance that I would welcome more of, lockdown or no lockdown, and that is certainly a significant achievement." - Kim Pearce

Ghost and John are a Hong Kong multidisciplinary art duo who are best known for their innovative integration of performance and contemporary technologies. Drawing from their experiences of working within biology and computer science, they have developed a dynamic artistic practice that examines the intricacies of the body and nature, technological advances and folklore that accompany history. Their embrace of digital technology allows them to create extended choreographic experience beyond theatre and dance, and broadcast their arts to wider audiences. Working across video, installation and performance, they create unique spectator encounters from scientific to spiritual, and from historical to mythical. Through complex investigations of social, historical, and cultural differences across the globe, they constantly explore the post-colonial trauma of Hong Kong, the use of technology in democratic society and new forms of art presentation. ​

Idea, Program and Realisation: Ghost and John (HK)

Devising Performers: Adele Diridollou (FR), Alina Sakko (FI), Anna Dunlop (CA), Annie Knobbs (UK), Claudia Silas (UK), Florencia Riverti (AR), Jocelyn Mah (CA), Lauren Waller (UK), Luna is a Bep (HK), Matt Bell (UK/IE), Pui Yung Shum (HK), Synne Lundesgaard (NO), Taylor Han (UK)

Original Music and Sound: Meitei (JP)

Voice-over: Iris Chan (HK/UK), Jane Chan (HK/UK), Jackie Chan (HK), Becky Tao (AU), Lewis Sharpe (UK)

Sound Engineering Support: J1M3 (HK)

Videography: The Place Theatre (UK), Mui Ting Fai Michael (HK), Nhu Xuan Hua (FR), Marco Shek (HK), Eloïse Mavronicholas (UK), Jennifer Kelly (CA), Mary Lou Ditta (CA), Hanna Sakko (FI), Jack Garofalo (UK), Frédérique Balle (FR), Suyi Hon (HK), Sunanda Wong (Ivan) (HK)

Premiere Production Costume Design: Anders Duckworth (UK/SE), Frances Morris (UK)

Premiere Production Performers: Jim Scott-berry (UK), Keity Pook (EE)

Premiere Production Light Design: Charles Webber (UK)

Premiere Production Mentor: Eva Recacha (ES)

Premiere Production Technical Support: Imogen Harvey (UK), Giuliana Davolio (IT)

Premiere Production Support: The Place (UK), London Contemporary Dance School (UK)